Stourpaine and Durweston Halt

History

This halt was opened on 9 July 1928. It had just a single platform
and a short life, closing on 17 September 1956. There was a crossing
loop a half mile further north towards Shillingstone, which was taken
out of use on 18 December 1951.

Current Status

Considering it's been closed for over fifty years the halt is still
in pretty good shape, probably helped by the fact it is secure behind
high gates. It appears to be used as a storage area. The concrete
name-board is preserved in the children's play area adjacent to
Durweston First School.

Future Plans

This will be an easy halt to restore. Indeed some voices at
Shillingstone are trying to get the Shillingstone project to aim for
the halt as a first destination. It is in a very attractive setting
with no real road access. The villages it served have grown somewhat
since closure and it may well be worthwhile reopening on purely
economic grounds, despite its early closure.